Tom Alter
Actor
Born Jun 22, 1950 · Mussoorie, India
Active 1976–2017 · Awards: Padma Shri in arts
Thomas Beach Alter was an Indian actor of American descent who worked in Indian cinema. He was best known for his works in Hindi cinema, and Indian theatre. In 2008, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India.
Filmography
Maqam (2025)Gandhi (1982) - Doctor at Aga Khan PalaceVeer-Zaara (2004) - Dr. YusufOne Night with the King (2006) - King Saul (prologue)The Chess Players (1977) - Capt. WestonBheja Fry (2007) - Dr. ShepherdThe Discovery of India (1988) - Chairman · Colonel Smyth · deRozio · Dubuc · Larmour · Sykes · Henry Lawrence / Collector of KanpurMangal Pandey - The Rising (2005) - WatsonAnuraga Karikkin Vellam (2016) - Abhi's bossParinda (1989) - MusaAakhri Badla (1989) - Juan CarlosWatch Your Tongue (1993) - Mr. CharlesLoknayak (2004) - Abul Kalam AzadDeshwasi (1991)Bond 303 (1985)Sargoshiyan (2017) - Allan AlterKabhi Paas Kabhi Fail (1999)Ore Thooval Pakshikal (1988)Shart (1986)Mother Teresa of Calcutta (2003) - ForsterShaheed Uddham Singh (2000) - Brig. Gen. Edward Harry DwyerOn Wings of Fire (1986) - PriestThe Hangman (2010)Car Thief (1986) - John